Staying motivated

Once your business has been going for a while, you're likely to find yourself…feeling like you're getting in a rut.…Those feelings are completely normal, but they are also dangerous because they…can make you question your path and distract you from your goals.…They can show up regardless of whether your freelance business is successful or…struggling and they can sap your motivation.…You might not be able to avoid these feelings entirely.…But when you start to have them, here are some ways of using them, rather than…letting them use you.…The good news is that if you've been following this course from the beginning,…you already have weapons to fight that urge to quit.…

They're in the form of the questionnaires you filled out earlier to prepare your…mindset and to define your career goals.…If you didn't fill these out yet, stop the video and do it now.…The questionnaire where you define career goals is especially useful because you…recorded what you wanted to accomplish within the first six months, the first…

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Author

Updated

3/20/2013

Released

1/30/2013

In this course, author and seasoned freelancer Tom Geller shows you how to prepare for a transition to freelancing. Begin by taking a look at your career goals, the systems that will support you, and proper ways to plan for success. Find out how to marshal your resources, refine your portfolio for presentation to clients, and estimate your costs to avoid any surprises on the financial front. Plus, discover how to create invoices, manage your books and taxes, expand your client base with marketing, and grow your business.

A bonus chapter covers common questions freelancers have when entering the field.

Topics include:

What is freelancing?

Defining your career goals

Funding your startup

Getting licenses, permits, and insurance

Setting prices

Finding work through agencies

Getting referrals

Working with time and project management tools

Increasing your rates

Skill Level Beginner

2h 12m

Duration

607,832

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Q:
This course was updated on 3/20/2013. What changed?

A: We
added a bonus chapter that covers common questions freelancers have when
entering the field, such as "How do I use Craigslist or other job
boards to grow my freelance business?" and "How do I find
clients?"